problem fitting steel wheels

[Leigh]

This may be a weird/stupid question, but I've never had to deal with steel wheels on my MSP before - I got a set of steelies with winter tires from discount during their special recently. They arrived yesterday and I went to check the fit - size & bolt pattern is correct, but the wheels themselves are not seating on the same place as the stock wheels, they seem to be balanced a bit precariously on the front of the hub instead of sliding over the center section.

Is this normal? It doesn't seem very stable and when I tried torquing one down it took forever and seemed to be slipping. Are there any options for getting this to fit right? Some kind of spacers I can slide on there maybe?

 

[Jboost]

i've heard you need to get open ended lugs for them to tighten down all the way. what size are you trying to run

 

[Leigh]

15"s

 

[DubbyDoo]

you might have to machine the inside of the steel wheel out to clear the hub

 

[Leigh]

that sounds likely - a little more research suggests my problem is that the center bore on the wheel is too small. Would a tire shop do this? Is it even worth it (ie. expensive & time consuming)?

 

[turbolife]

I would return them and make them provide you with the correct wheel.

 

[Swerny]

I would return them and make them provide you with the correct wheel.

me too.

you told Discount what car you drive right?

Sounds like they sent you the wrong wheels.